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CARDIZEM® CD (diltiazem hydrochloride) is indicated for the
treatment of hypertension and/or angina. CARDIZEM® CD works by relaxing and
widening the coronary arteries, so a greater volume of blood can circulate
through them. This action increases the volume of oxygen-rich blood reaching the
heart, which reduces the symptoms of chest pain (angina). CARDIZEM® CD also
widens arteries in the rest of the body, which reduce blood pressure. CARDIZEM®
CD belongs to a class of antihypertensive drugs known as calcium channel
blockers (CCBs).
In clinical trials of CARDIZEM® CD capsules, and CARDIZEM® SR capsules
involving over 3200 patients, the most common side effects were edema (4.6%),
headache (4.6%) and dizziness (3.5%).
Product information on this page is intended for U.S.
health practitioners only. Patients and Canadian health practitioners should
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page and select accordingly.
If you have medical information questions or need to report an adverse event or product complaint, please contact the Biovail Medical Communications Center at 1-866-BIOVAIL (246-8245), option 3 by phone, or (908) 927-1850 by fax, or Email Med.Comm@BIOVAIL.com |
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